COURTESY: Megawide
Hey there, infrastructure enthusiasts! If you’ve been cruising along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) lately, you might have noticed some serious action happening around the Candaba Viaduct. Yep, that’s Megawide Construction Corporation’s Precast and Construction Solutions (PCS) unit, teaming up with Leighton Asia, to bring some major improvements to this vital stretch of road. Let’s dive into the juicy details of this mega-project and see how Megawide is making waves in the construction world!
Picture this: an elevated roadway spanning the sprawling Candaba swampland, connecting the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. Sounds like a scene from a sci-fi movie, right? Well, it’s becoming a reality thanks to Megawide’s PCS unit, which is supplying precast double tee slabs for the Candaba Viaduct expansion. These slabs are no joke – they look like side-by-side capital “T’s” and can handle some serious heavy lifting. This six-kilometer stretch of viaduct is getting a major upgrade, and it’s all about making traffic flow smoother and faster.
Markus Hennig, Executive Vice-President for Megawide PCS, couldn’t be prouder of this project. He’s all about the strength and durability of these double tee slabs, which are perfect for elevated roads. Plus, precast technology means faster turnaround times and more standardized designs. It’s like a win-win-win!
Believe it or not, this is Megawide’s first project featuring precast double tee slabs. They kicked off production last year, just in time for the project’s start in the first half of 2024. Hennig is buzzing with excitement about supplying these top-notch products to Leighton Asia and the NLEX Candaba Viaduct project. This stretch of road isn’t just important for local traffic – it’s a key piece of infrastructure that boosts connectivity between Metro Manila, Central, and Northern Luzon.
But wait, there’s more! Hennig is already looking ahead to future projects. He sees this as just the beginning of Megawide’s journey in enhancing intra-regional commerce and mobility. The goal? To promote increased activity, productivity, and overall economic growth. Talk about ambition!
Megawide isn’t just stopping at the Candaba Viaduct. As part of their expansion plans, PCS is rolling out a new mobile precast plant in Northern Luzon. This plant will serve not only Candaba but also other projects in the region. It’s all about improving logistics and efficiency, folks!
PCS is on a mission to innovate and boost its precast capabilities. They’ve already supplied units to major projects like Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Clark International Airport, Metro Manila Skyway, and the LRT-2 extension. Using specialized proprietary technologies like hollow core slabs and form liners, PCS ensures maximum strength and architectural finesse. Megawide is truly a force to be reckoned with in the precast arena.
Did you know that Megawide’s main precast plant in Taytay, Rizal, is the largest and most advanced in the Philippines? It’s one of the biggest in Southeast Asia, cranking out up to 168,000 cubic meters of precast units every year. That’s a whole lot of concrete!
Megawide’s not slowing down anytime soon. They’re set on expanding their PCS external order book to include more precast supply and build projects for major infrastructure developments across Luzon. It’s all about pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the construction industry.
In conclusion, the Candaba Viaduct project is just the tip of the iceberg for Megawide’s PCS unit. With their cutting-edge precast technology, innovative solutions, and ambitious expansion plans, they’re paving the way for a brighter, more connected future. Keep an eye on this powerhouse – they’re just getting started!
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